Mid-Level Software Developer, Taxonomy

Code4lib; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Paid holidays

Vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Code4lib is hiring a Mid-Level Software Developer in Bethesda, MD to support the National Center for Biotechnology Information. In this full-time onsite position, you will develop and maintain the NCBI Taxonomy Information System, collaborating with scientists and other developers. Required qualifications include strong proficiency in C++ and JavaScript, experience in distributed computing environments, and familiarity with relational databases. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• 3 years+ of relevant work experience.
• Experience using/developing web services and network APIs.
• Experience with AWS or Google clouds.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development and maintenance of the NCBI Taxonomy Information System.
• Work with scientists and developers on the Taxonomy project.
• Learn new technologies and share knowledge with the team.

Skills

Proficiency in C++

Proficiency in JavaScript

Experience in a distributed computing environment

Linux environment programming experience

Experience with relational databases

Linux shell scripting

Education

BS in Computer Science

Tools

Microsoft SQL

Job description

We attract the best people in the business with a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with employer contribution, paid holidays, vacation, and tuition reimbursement. If you enjoy being part of a high performing, professional service and technology focused organization, please apply today!

Overview

Black Canyon Consulting (BCC) is searching for a Mid‑Level Software Developer with C++ and JavaScript to support the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). This is a full‑time onsite role at the NCBI in Bethesda, MD. The NCBI Taxonomy covers information on the names of nearly half a million species across all domains of life and plays an essential role in organizing information across NCBI resources and its international partners. The Software Developer will work on solutions to support continued development of associated resources at NCBI.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Participate in the development, implementation, testing, and continued maintenance of the NCBI Taxonomy Information System.
• Work with a diverse group of scientists, bioinformaticians, and other developers to support and improve the Taxonomy project.
• Learn new technologies, keep up with internal systems, and share knowledge with the team.
• Proficiency in C++ and JavaScript.
• Experience working in a distributed computing environment.
• Programming experience in a Linux environment.
• Experience with relational databases, Microsoft SQL or similar.
• Experience with Linux shell scripts.

Educational Requirements

• BS in Computer Science.

Requirements

• 3 years+ of relevant work experience.
• Proficiency in C++ and JavaScript.
• Experience working in a distributed computing environment.
• Programming experience in a Linux environment.
• Experience with relational databases, Microsoft SQL or similar.
• Experience with Linux shell scripts.

Bonus Skills

• Experience using/developing web services, web‑based, and network APIs.
• Experience with AWS or Google clouds.
• Experience with ExtJS/Sencha toolkits.

Benefits and Salary

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience and location. The benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with employer contribution, paid holidays, vacation, and tuition reimbursement.